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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
8
The Western Montana News Standard office is moved to 0 Higgins avenue Missoula. Phone number 178. Advertising rates and applications available.
At the university convocation in Missoula on December 12 Miss Neil Lewis formerly a student returned from the Steass-Furger conservatory performed Wanderer and Song of Love. The university orchestra played selections while Dr. Rooke spoke on the advantages of a college education. President Craig noted the state board meeting and upcoming Christmas events, including a holiday fete with modest gifting in the gymnasium.
Advertises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as the cure for bad breath from digestion. Claims to remove odors, purify stomach, and aid digestion with charcoal absorbers. Includes call to send name and address for a free sample and prices for a 26 cent box.
A fragmentary report notes disjointed items including a ceremonial sale and unidentified entities. It mentions assembled units and a wall uncrified, with unclear participants and outcomes.
A rough summary from Missoula dated December reports progress at Cape Nome near Clinton with three efforts on the lead and several samples of ore from new working yards of better grade. The observers note overall improvement and encourage the owner.
Missoula December 19 clerk of court records show the will of the late Gus Nelson filed today. The estate leaves all to Dr J Hoodlawood as a testamentary executor while a divorce case between Clara Kelsey and David Melony proceeds in district court.
Local missive from Missoula notes Ally’s the home of misheard names and travelers. Frank and Willen MrGrrthy work in the Northern Wolfe Railway pits and return to Bretherd Minn for the holidays. George H. Keep and wife from the Sallesa Ava area visit the city, registrants at the Petersens. Major Rankin and wife travel from Jeeka on the Prairie Reservation. government allotting agent reports progress with Indian residents and no trouble.
Missoula, Dec. 19. T. Cannay from New York completed installing a series jotter machine. Dan Rove, a Dostmaster, reports the work satisfactory and the new machine operates at several times the capacity of the old hand model, which has now been dimened.
Fragmented report notes a disturbance at McBrides Toys at cost and an assault claim near Missoula. It mentions a complaint against an unnamed individual, a local court date soon, and a brief reference to Christmas Sunday sales. Strong entities include Missoula Iberlin force and Evaro location.
Missoula witnesses testifying before Justice Mayes presented evidence in a city case. The hearing reviewed the affair linked to Verd and Bamna and noted earlier testimony from the fevered record as the court weighs claims and conclusions.
Fragmented OCR text describes a closing cattle sale in Missoula with garbled names and phrases. It mentions McBrider and various misread terms and locations, suggesting a chaotic report of an auction or sale proceeding with unclear details and a disrupted timeline.
Reports from Sand Point describe a growing town attracting former Missoula residents and planned upgrades. Village Clerk Costello pursues a second class city petition, while Rocky Mountain Bell plans a new concrete front building, electrical plant upgrades, a new school gym, and Norwegian Lutheran church construction as officials tour the area.
Loteeto Petrovaky, a Russian army officer, was refused landing at San Francisco while his wife Julia was allowed entry. The decision, by Commissioner of Immigration North Petrovsky, cites an anarchist charge and grants Petrovaky a liberty to appeal.
A long-winded ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, claiming cures for stomach disorders, indigestion, bile and liver issues, and general weakness. It touts non alcoholic ingredients, emphasizes safety, and urges requests for free documentation from Buffalo New York.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports that the federal grand jury returned eighteen indictments, charging numerous defendants in multiple counties. Notable case includes Edward J. Mason accused of murder on the Park Reservation, with several others named for various offenses. Domestic and civil authorities note several defendants remain in custody and ongoing court proceedings await.
Five- sentence summary: A man named Mizeoula Nee is accused in a peculiar case involving a stolen watch tied to a saloon near Wort Freue Street. The defendant, J. Kinke, was arrested by Officer Therrlanit. Peter Walker alleges water theft and a watch lid suspected in the crime. The judge considered the evidence, noting a silver watch found on a thief but refusing to confirm connection. The trial details remain unclear as the hearing stretched with disputed ownership and intent.
John McCormick, longtime Western mine owner, is visiting his wife at the Florence hotel after holidays. He has been active near Osburn, Idaho, developing Evolution wine and other Coeur d Alene properties. He notes underground work and hopes to strike ore within 160 feet more, with 350 feet already drilled, signaling ongoing mining progress.
A well known Missoula swan, William McCarthy, planned to visit his town home with brother Brack but could not travel due to an inflammatory rheumatism attack. The condition led to cancellation of the journey, hoping it might help but not warranted.
Special Dispatch summarizing Gifford Pinchot's views on forest reserves in Montana. He argues reserves conserve timber, water, and grazing, enabling permanent settlement and development while safeguarding future supplies. He warns against exploitation that harms long term value and stresses reserve roads improve access and public benefit.
London December 19 John Burns president of the local Government board replies to a question in the house about the carcasses of pigs not properly prepared. The exchange centers on sanitary and regulatory concerns and official responsibility. The report notes the persistence of issues in pork processing and oversight by government authorities.
New York reports railmakers have been booking strong orders with notable shipments to Great Northern and Spokane. Prices rise to around 2 pounds per ton as demand tightens, marking continued growth in the industry amid steady activity.
A Spokane report states the Troyer and Engie jewelry store safe was broken into by burglars last night. Jewelry and watches totaling about $3500 were stolen. Citizens of the town offer a reward of $360 for the capture of the culprits.
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